Photojournalism: Augusta Boxing Club grand reopening

George Edwards practices on the bag at the Augusta Boxing Club's open house on Feb. 9, Photo by Mike Adams.

Date: February 10, 2022

Officials with the Augusta Boxing Club held a grand reopening and open house Wednesday at its Walton Way location.

Boxers are gearing up for the Fight of the Heart match Feb. 12 at the club. Weigh-in begins at 8 a.m.

The Executive Coordinator for the Augusta Boxing Club Tiffany Canon cuts the ribbon at Augusta Boxing Club’s open house on Feb. 9. Photo by Mike Adams
Boxers exercise at the Augusta Boxing Club’s open house on Feb. 9. Photo by Mike Adams
A boxer warms up on the jump rope at the Augusta Boxing Club’s open house on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022 in Augusta, Ga. Mike Adams/Photo.
Trainer Larry “Unk” Wright, left, works with boxer Scooter Tarver at the Augusta Boxing Club’s open house on Wednesday, Feb. 9. Photo by Mike Adams
Boxers exercise at the beginning of their training for the day at the Augusta Boxing Club’s open house on Wednesday, Feb. 9. Photo by Mike Adams
Young boxers get time on the bag at the Augusta Boxing Club’s open house on Wednesday, Feb. 9. Photo by Mike Adams
Trainer Tyron Guy, left, works with Jason Simpson at the Augusta Boxing Club’s open house on Wednesday, Feb. 9. Photo by Mike Adams
Jason Simpson, 15, works out with Tyron Guy at the Augusta Boxing Club’s open house on Feb. 9. Photo by Mike Adams

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